Official: 2018 Rumor and Roster Moves Thread

Discussion in 'LA Galaxy' started by TrickHog, Sep 21, 2017.

  1. Lazy Assed Assassin

    Jul 21, 2015
    If Columbus lose or draw next week against Minnesota and Montreal beat New England Berhalter will have failed to get his team in to the post-season. To be fair the situation in Columbus this season was sub-optimal, but much like Porter, Berhalter’s results with Columbus have been all over the map, MLS Cup Final to finishing dead last in conference.

    LA should be aiming higher; I’m not sure they will
     
  2. Beirut

    Beirut Member+

    Feb 3, 2010
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Losing GBS would suck. He'd be a great fit.

    Anyone else think Sigi had lost the team? Watching the boys hustle makes me think they like Dom. As skydog points out, should we mess with that?

    For GBS yes. For anyone else? No imo.
     
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  3. Beep Boop Robot

    Mar 11, 2015
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Columbus's biggest issue is they are getting 0 production from their wingers. Last season when Justin Meram was playing well they were a top 3 team in the league.

    If Berahalter was hired and we started the 2019 season tomorrow, he'd have 3-4 wingers who statistically produce at a substantially higher rate.

    The biggest issue I have with Berhalter is more an issue with the FO. He has a system and if the FO forces players on him (Looking at you Gio) that don't fit in the system it won't look pretty.

    It's a moot point anyways, Berhalter will be named USMNT coachas soon as Columbus is no longer in the playoffs.
     
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  4. L.A. Native

    L.A. Native Member+

    Aug 1, 2013
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy


    I will go buy a torch and pitchfork if the FO doesn't get rid of Gio to pay Zlatan. He will more than make up the difference in money lost on Gio's deal.
     
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  5. Beep Boop Robot

    Mar 11, 2015
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Bring a torch and pitchfork for me.
     
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  6. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    I wasn't really saying that Sigi lost the team - I was saying that Sigi fielded the wrong team. He played two chronic ball watchers as the spine of our team pretty much every minute of every game until he was fired. Dom smartly benched them and once the loafers were off the field we got a lot better.

    Dom seems to understand a principle that neither our FO or Sigi got - looking decent when the ball comes to you isn't enough. How hard you work to get to the ball matters just as much.
     
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  7. Lazy Assed Assassin

    Jul 21, 2015
    Gio has 27 career goals for the Galaxy. Zlatan has 22.
     
  8. GalaxyOne

    GalaxyOne Member+

    Dec 6, 2005
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    When did Porter finish dead last?
     
  9. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Well that's not a fair comparison. The Galaxy has only paid ~$28 million for Gio (so far) while Zlatan has cost us a whole $1.5 mil.
     
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  10. GalaxyOne

    GalaxyOne Member+

    Dec 6, 2005
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I didn't even realize he's been here this long, but Gio only has one year left on his 4.5 year contract, so yes they should be able to find a way to get rid of him if they are serious about keeping Zlatan and improving the team. Surely a Mexican team would take him off our hands, even if we have to pay some of his salary.
     
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  11. Beirut

    Beirut Member+

    Feb 3, 2010
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    I think he lost the team personally. They never fought for him like they fight for Dom and yes, a big reason why is because they don't have Ciani and Kitchen and the Norwegian guy holding them back.

    Btw, I was agreeing with your point that Dom is doing really well and a playoff run would make it hard to let him go and not anything about Sigi.
     
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  12. Beep Boop Robot

    Mar 11, 2015
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    I think 2 convincing 3-0 wins under Dom won the team over. I don't think it was lost on most of the players who wasn't pulling their weight. Dropping those players probably got their interest, and the results got their attention.
     
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  13. TOAzer

    TOAzer Member+

    The Man With No Club
    May 29, 2016
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    28 million to Gio for 27 goals over 3.5 years?..... You're Gio'King!
     
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  14. TrickHog

    TrickHog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 14, 2002
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Gio. A little over a million dollars per goal. Zlatan. A little less than 68,200 dollars per goal.

    :(
     
  15. Beakmon FC

    Beakmon FC Member+

    LA Galaxy
    United States
    Jan 10, 2002
    The OC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Loan Zlatan to RM this winter, BUT they have to take Gio off our hands.....
     
  16. LEM-LAG

    LEM-LAG Member+

    May 28, 2011
    Club:
    Olympique Lyonnais
    https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2018/...urn-training-ahead-final-regular-season-match

    At least three youngsters are currently training with the first team according to these photos : Efrain Alvarez (#26), Diedie Traore (#50) and GK Eric Lopez (#75). To see who the two latters are, see my last posts in the G2 thread (spoiler : there are indeed promising players).

    You may have missed it, but Alex Mendez to Freiburg has been confirmed by the player :



    Sad news, he looked great for the Academy and G2. Waiting for the same announcement from Llanez...
     
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  17. The Cadaver

    The Cadaver It's very quiet here.

    Oct 24, 2000
    La Cañada, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Our academy seems to do a great job at developing good young players....

    ...for other people.
     
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  18. Berks

    Berks Member+

    Dec 22, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess we have to start one for 2019 now.

    :(
     
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  19. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was reading this thread and getting all excited for Schelloto and South American flair, but then I realized I was a week or more out of date. :(
     
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  20. The Beautiful Gamer

    The Beautiful Gamer BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 26, 2008
    Minneapolis, MN
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Done
     
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  21. TrickHog

    TrickHog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 14, 2002
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I will leave this one pinned for a couple more days of venting, then I will swap it out with the new 2019 thread.
     
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  22. galvanator

    galvanator Member

    Dec 5, 2006
    Atascadero, CA USA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So I accidentally clicked on the first page of this thread and opened this article from last September. Same article could apply to this season for the most part, just change a few of the names...
     
  23. TrickHog

    TrickHog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 14, 2002
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I still stand by this post, one year later. Except now I think we need to find a way, any way, to get rid of one of those DPs. I think we all know which one.....
     
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  24. TOAzer

    TOAzer Member+

    The Man With No Club
    May 29, 2016
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Surely you Gioest...........
     
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